Life/form® NG Tube & Trach Skills Simulator

The Life/form® NG Tube & Trach Skills Simulator has been developed to aid with the instruction, training, and practice of vital tracheostomy skills and care for patients with respiratory conditions. The simulator is also designed for instruction of gastrointestinal care procedures through nasal and oral access.

With a newly designed Life/form® head and torso, this simulator features realistic landmarks, trachea, esophagus, lungs, and stomach. For exceptional realism, methyl cellulose can be mixed with water to simulate mucous-like fluids of a real patient. Fluid can be added to the lungs and stomach for realistic tracheostomy care and suctioning.

The simulator also allows for the practice of dressing changes and cuff inflation. Other realistic procedures include: NG tube care, including insertion, irrigation, and removal; gastric lavage and gavage; feeding tube insertion and removal with the ability to practice feeding; nasoenteric and esophageal tube care; oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal care; and tracheostomy tube care Intubation using a laryngoscope blade and size 6.0 ET tube may also be practiced.

The simulator is designed to use size 6 tracheostomy tube (LF01170U) and a size 6 NG tube.